MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI
- Processor
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- Everyday speed
- Handles heavy creative work
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
- Gaming
- Plays modern games at high settings
- Memory
- 32 GB
- Storage
- 2 TB SSD
- Screen
- 18" 2.5K IPS 240Hz
- Operating system
- Windows 11 Home
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MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI at a glance
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Performance
Handles heavy creative work
Powerful enough for 3D, large video projects and long software builds. There is memory to spare for big projects.
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Gaming
Plays modern games at high settings
Plays current games well at high settings.
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Display
18-inch screen
Smooth scrolling.
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Battery life
Not listed
No runtime is given for this configuration.
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Portability
Not listed
No weight is given for this configuration.
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Connectivity
HDMI
Covers the usual connections without adapters.
MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI full specifications
Performance
Powerful enough for 3D, large video projects and long software builds. There is memory to spare for big projects. Its graphics card handles current games well.
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
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| CPU cores | 24 |
| Core types | 8 performance + 16 efficiency |
| Threads | 24 |
| Base clock | 2.7 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 5.4 GHz |
| Cache | 36 MB |
| Processor base power | 55 W |
| Manufacturing process | TSMC N3B |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Graphics architecture | Blackwell |
| Graphics cores | 4608 CUDA cores |
| Graphics boost clock | 1425–2347 MHz |
| Graphics power range | 50–100 W |
| Graphics AI performance | 798 TOPS |
| Graphics memory | 8 GB |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB |
| Storage | 2 TB |
| Storage type | SSD |
| Storage interface | NVMe |
Screen
Expect smooth scrolling.
| Screen size | 18" |
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| Resolution | 2.5K (2560 x 1600) |
| Panel | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz |
| Color range | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Battery and size
| Dimensions | 404 x 280 x 30 mm (15.91 x 11.02 x 1.18 in) |
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| Color | Black |
| Colors available | Black |
Ports and wireless
The ports cover HDMI.
| Ports | 2x USB, 1x HDMI |
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| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi card | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Features
Handy extras include a backlit keyboard.
| Webcam | 720p |
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| Webcam privacy | privacy shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes |
| Keyboard | Gaming, Backlit |
| Speakers | 2x Dynaudio 2W speakers plus 2x 2W woofers |
Software and model
It runs Windows 11, so almost any Windows app or game will install.
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
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Specs from MSI's published product information. Makers revise hardware between production runs, so check the part number before you buy. Spotted an error? Let us know.